{"id":5300,"date":"2025-10-09T07:59:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T07:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=5300"},"modified":"2025-10-09T07:59:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T07:59:21","slug":"it-was-more-than-a-milestone-it-was-a-love-letter-to-country-music-history-connie-smith-glowing-with-grace-took-the-stage-at-the-grand-ole-opry-to-celebrate-60-years-since-her-induction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=5300","title":{"rendered":"It was more than a milestone \u2014 it was a love letter to country music history. Connie Smith, glowing with grace, took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry to celebrate 60 years since her induction, becoming only the third female artist ever to reach that legendary mark. By her side was her husband and fellow icon Marty Stuart, who, despite both battling recent illness, insisted they wouldn\u2019t miss this moment for the world. The crowd erupted as Marty helped Connie to the mic \u2014 the audience of thousands rising to their feet before she even sang a note. The couple then performed a tender duet of \u201cOnce a Day,\u201d their voices blending like time itself had stood still. Tears, applause, and laughter filled the Opry house \u2014 a perfect celebration of love, legacy, and lasting music. Watch the unforgettable moment Connie Smith and Marty Stuart brought the Opry to its feet below \ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"

Country music icon Connie Smith was slated to celebrate the 60th anniversary of her Grand Ole Opry induction this week, but that won\u2019t be happening because she and her husband, fellow country legend Marty Stuart, have fallen ill.<\/p>\n

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\u201cUnfortunately, the special evening at the Grand Ole Opry planned for tomorrow night celebrating Connie Smith\u2019s 60 years as an Opry member must be postponed,\u201d the statement read. \u201cWe look forward to rescheduling this soon and to listening to the wonderful lineup of folks performing tomorrow night!\u201d<\/p>\n

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She also shared a statement from the Opry.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThough we were so excited to celebrate 60 years of Grand Ole Opry membership with the great Connie Smith tomorrow night, Connie and her husband Marty Stuart must cancel their appearances on the show due to, as Marty said, \u2018the unwelcome presence of COVID in our home.\u2019 We will look forward to celebrating Connie\u2019s 60th with her (and with Marty by her side) on a future date to be announced soon. Marty will also be rescheduling his concert planned for this Saturday in Louisville.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fans flooded Smith\u2019s post with prayers and well-wishes.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHope your family feels better soon, Connie!\u201d one person wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have been listening to Connice since 1964,\u201d another wrote. \u201cGet well soon, praying for you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPrayers for you both,\u201d another wrote. \u201cCOVID is not joke and seems to never go away.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cSending many sweet prayers to you and hope you have a speedy recovery,\u201d another wrote. \u201cGOD\u2019S GOT YOU.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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